Oldbury travel guide

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You're Going to Love Oldbury

With a population of 10,830, Oldbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

When to visit Oldbury

Oldbury in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 331
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oldbury in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 331
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Oldbury

Plane

When flying to Oldbury, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Oldbury from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 24h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Oldbury to London takes 1h 05m and costs around RM 583 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oxford, expect to pay about RM 113 for a 1h 12m trip. Located 2.7 km from the city centre, Oldbury Rowley Regis, Wmidlands is the busiest station in Oldbury. Another popular train station is Oldbury Smethwick Rolfe Street, Wmidlands, located 3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Oldbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 171 km from Oldbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oldbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Coventry, the bus ride to Oldbury takes 48 km and will cost you around RM 42. From Manchester, the ticket costs about RM 61 for a journey of 145 km.

Plane

When flying to Oldbury, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Oldbury from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 24h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Oldbury to London takes 1h 05m and costs around RM 583 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oxford, expect to pay about RM 113 for a 1h 12m trip. Located 2.7 km from the city centre, Oldbury Rowley Regis, Wmidlands is the busiest station in Oldbury. Another popular train station is Oldbury Smethwick Rolfe Street, Wmidlands, located 3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Oldbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 171 km from Oldbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oldbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Coventry, the bus ride to Oldbury takes 48 km and will cost you around RM 42. From Manchester, the ticket costs about RM 61 for a journey of 145 km.

Airports near Oldbury

Airlines serving Oldbury

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (953 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,589 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,265 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,954 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (861 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oldbury

Average rates range from around RM 423 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 235 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Oldbury

Most booked hotels in Oldbury

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 458+
Travelodge Birmingham Central
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 178+
ibis budget Birmingham Airport - NEC
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
RM 256+
Ibis Budget Birmingham Centre
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
RM 188+

Hiring a car in Oldbury

Expect to pay RM 8.89 per litre in Oldbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 106.66 and RM 142.21. The most frequently booked car type in Oldbury is Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 8.89 per litre in Oldbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 106.66 and RM 142.21. The most frequently booked car type in Oldbury is Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.